GED Exam Preparation Tutor in Silver Spring, Maryland at Pathways To Housing Dc Dsc

GED Exam Preparation (26-week Contracted Position)

MoCo Reconnect Youth Drop-in Center

The MoCo ReConnect Drop-in Center is a unique approach in Montgomery County as the only dedicated youth space specifically centering the needs of youth ages 16-24, particularly those impacted by housing insecurity, seeking alternative opportunities to traditional education pathways, or just needing a safe space to feel heard and valued. The Drop-in center brings together, for the first time under one roof, outreach, case management, education, housing assistance, and employment training. The Drop-in center provides additional services such as meals, laundry, showers, mental health supports, sexual health education, relationship building, and civic engagement.

The Part-Time GED Tutor, a contracted role, provides individualized and small-groups of 4-6 for GED preparation and academic support to young adults ages 18–24 accessing Pathways to Housing DC's Youth Drop-In Center in Montgomery County, MD.

The GED Tutor works with youth who may be experiencing homelessness or housing instability and whose education may have been interrupted. The Tutor provides a welcoming and flexible learning environment where youth can strengthen their academic skills, prepare for GED examinations, and work toward completing their GED.

This is a 10-hour-per-week grant funded position focused primarily on direct tutoring and GED preparation and pays $50 per hour.

Duties and Responsibilities

GED Tutoring and Preparation

• Provide individual and small-group GED tutoring during scheduled hours at the Youth Drop-In Center.
• Provide instruction in GED subject areas, including Reasoning Through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social Studies.
• Assess each participant's current academic skills and GED readiness.
• Help youth identify the GED subject areas in which they need the greatest support.
• Develop practical, individualized study plans based on each participant's needs and goals.
• Provide foundational reading, writing, and math support when needed.
• Help youth prepare for GED practice tests and official GED examinations.
• Teach test-taking strategies, study skills, and techniques for managing test anxiety.
• Help participants identify appropriate GED study materials and online learning resources.

GED Testing Support

• Help youth understand the GED testing process and requirements.
• Assist participants with establishing GED testing accounts and navigating the registration process as needed.
• Help participants determine when they are ready to schedule individual GED subject tests.
• Coordinate with Youth Drop-In Center staff regarding testing fees, transportation, identification, or other barriers that may prevent a participant from completing testing.
• Track participant progress toward completion of all required GED subject examinations.

Youth Engagement

• Build supportive and respectful relationships with youth who may have had negative or interrupted educational experiences.
• Provide instruction that is patient, flexible, strengths-based, and responsive to different learning styles.
• Help youth establish realistic and achievable educational goals.
• Encourage participants to recognize and celebrate academic progress and milestones.
• Maintain a learning environment where youth feel comfortable asking questions and returning for additional help.

Team Coordination

• Communicate with the Program Manager and appropriate Youth Drop-In Center staff regarding participant educational goals and progress.
• Coordinate with case management and employment staff when participants need additional support to overcome barriers to GED completion.
• Participate in team consultation as needed within the limits of the part-time schedule.

Documentation

• Maintain brief and timely documentation of tutoring sessions and participant attendance.
• Track educational assessments, GED practice test scores, GED subject tests attempted and passed.
• Provide basic information needed for program and grant reporting.

Qualifications

Required

• Experience providing tutoring, academic instruction, adult education, or similar educational support.
• Strong skills in reading, writing, mathematics, and general academic instruction.
• Ability to explain academic concepts in clear and understandable ways.
• Ability to work effectively with young adults with varying academic abilities and educational experiences.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the Youth Drop-In Center team.
• Basic computer skills and comfort using online educational resources.
• Must complete and pass a background check.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in education, human services, social sciences, or a related field.
• Teaching certification or experience in adult education.
• Previous GED preparation experience.
• Experience working with youth and young adults ages 18–24.
• Experience working in a youth drop-in center, homeless services program, community-based organization, or similar setting.
• Experience supporting young people who have experienced homelessness, housing instability, foster care involvement, justice-system involvement, or interrupted education.